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Problem

 

Solution

 

 

 

 

 

 

The handset’s range

Fully extend the base’s antenna in a vertical posi-

decreases.

 

tion

 

• Return the handset to the cradle, and recharge

 

 

the battery

 

Be sure the antenna is not touching a metal sur-

 

 

face.

 

 

 

Receiver sound flutters

Be sure the battery is charged.

or fades.

 

 

 

 

 

Can make calls, but

Handset’s POWER must be set to ON to ring.

telephone does not

 

 

ring.

 

 

 

 

 

Can receive calls, but

Set TONE/PULSE on the base correctly for your

cannot make calls.

 

type of service.

 

 

 

You cannot answer/

The phone might be receiving interference from

make a call and the

 

another RF signal; or, if the handset is away from

handset sounds an

 

the base during a long period of AC power failure,

error tone when you lift

 

the phone might lose its access protection code.

it from the base or

 

Return the handset to the base for a few sec-

press TALK.

 

onds.

 

 

 

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